The Balochistan Forensic Science Agency has announced 47 contract-based job vacancies. The Balochistan Home Department has invited applications from eligible candidates.
The available positions are based at the agency in Quetta. The recruitment covers forensic science, administration, information technology, accounts, security and support services.
All appointments will be offered on a fixed-pay contract basis. Applicants must have a valid Balochistan domicile to qualify.
Candidates must also meet the required educational qualifications, experience and age limits. The deadline for submitting applications is December 6, 2026.
Forensic Science Jobs and Educational Requirements
The Balochistan Forensic Science Agency is hiring specialists across several forensic departments. These positions cover fingerprint analysis, firearms examination, toxicology, narcotics and questioned documents.
The vacancies include senior and junior forensic scientist positions. The agency has also announced a Director Forensic position.
The available positions and their educational requirements are listed below:
| Position | Posts | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Director Forensic | 1 | PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Genetics or Molecular Biology |
| Forensic Scientist – Latent Fingerprint | 1 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry |
| Forensic Scientist – Firearms and Tool Marks | 1 | MS or MPhil in Physics or Mathematics, or Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| Forensic Scientist – Audio/Visual Analysis | 1 | MSc in Criminology with Forensic Science, or Master’s in Basic or Applied Sciences |
| Forensic Scientist – Polygraph | 1 | MSc in Criminology with Forensic Science, or Master’s in Basic or Applied Sciences |
| Forensic Scientist – Toxicology | 1 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry, Pharm-D, or relevant medical qualifications |
| Forensic Scientist – Narcotics | 2 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry, Pharm-D, or relevant medical qualifications |
| Forensic Scientist – Questioned Documents | 1 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry |
| Junior Forensic Scientist – Latent Fingerprint | 2 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry |
| Junior Forensic Scientist – Firearms and Tool Marks | 2 | MS or MPhil in Physics or Mathematics, or Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| Junior Forensic Scientist – Audio/Visual Analysis | 4 | MSc in Criminology with Forensic Science, or Master’s in Basic or Applied Sciences |
| Junior Forensic Scientist – Polygraph | 1 | MSc in Criminology with Forensic Science, or Master’s in Basic or Applied Sciences |
| Junior Forensic Scientist – Narcotics | 4 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry, Pharm-D, or relevant medical qualifications |
| Junior Forensic Scientist – Questioned Documents | 2 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry |
| Junior Forensic Scientist – Toxicology | 2 | MS or MPhil in Chemistry, Pharm-D, or relevant medical qualifications |
Administrative, Technical and Support Vacancies
The agency has also announced several non-forensic positions. These openings cover administrative, technical, financial and support departments.
The available positions include:
| Position | Posts | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Procurement) | 1 | Master’s degree with second division |
| IT Officer | 1 | MS or MCS in Computer Science, IT or Software Engineering |
| Junior Accounts Officer | 1 | MCom, BBA or BCom |
| Store In-charge | 1 | Bachelor’s degree with second division |
| Security Supervisor | 1 | Matric |
| Data Entry Operator/Cum P.A. | 4 | Intermediate with second division |
| Junior Clerk | 4 | Intermediate with second division |
| Telephone Operator | 1 | Intermediate with at least second division |
| Driver | 1 | Matric |
| Private Security Guard | 2 | Matric |
| Daak Runner | 1 | Matric |
| Naib Qasid | 1 | Matric |
| Sweeper | 2 | Basic literacy and relevant cleaning experience |
Candidates must also fulfil any additional experience requirements for their selected positions.
Age Limits for Balochistan Forensic Science Agency Jobs
The department has specified different age limits for various positions. Applicants must fall within the prescribed age brackets.
The Director Forensic position has an age limit of 45 to 60 years. Security Supervisor applicants must be between 45 and 55 years.
Most Forensic Scientist positions have age limits between 30 and 45 years. However, Latent Fingerprint specialists must be between 30 and 35 years.
Junior Forensic Scientists and several administrative positions have an age limit of 25 to 35 years.
Private Security Guards can apply between 22 and 40 years. Drivers must be between 20 and 35 years old.
Other support positions have an age limit of 20 to 30 years. The department has not announced any age relaxation.
Selection Process and Contract Terms
The recruitment process will include shortlisting and interviews. Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Selection Committee.
All selected candidates will receive fixed-pay contractual appointments. The department will not provide travelling or daily allowances for interviews.
Applicants should carefully review the eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.
How to Apply for Balochistan Forensic Science Agency Jobs
Interested candidates must apply through the offline application process. They need to submit an application along with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
The application should include personal information, educational qualifications and relevant work experience.
Applicants must also attach the following documents:
- Copies of supporting educational and experience documents.
- Four recent passport-size photographs.
- Complete contact details.
- A detailed CV containing relevant personal and professional information.
Government employees must submit their applications through the proper official channel.
Completed applications must reach the Section Officer (Police), Home Department, Block No. 11, Civil Secretariat, Zarghoon Road, Quetta.
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The final deadline for submitting applications is December 6, 2026. Candidates should ensure their documents reach the department before the closing date.
